Rosemary Clooney

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Rosemary Clooney, the popular singer and actress from Maysville, Ky., has a presence in the Tristate area. The star of "White Christmas" scored several song hits in the 1950s, including "Come On-a My House" and "Mambo Italiano." She lived in Augusta, Ky., which is now a museum. Her brother Nick Clooney is a news personality, and her nephew is Oscar-winning actor George Clooney. She died in 2002.